.jpg) Gil Evans (1978) – Canadian-American jazz arranger and bandleader Image by Oleo, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC0 |
Gil EvansGil Evans Gil Evans Canadian-American jazz pianist (1912–1988) Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans (né Green; May 13, 1912 – March 20, 1988)[1] was a Canadian–American jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest orchestrators in jazz, playing an important role in the development of cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz, and jazz fusion. He is best known for his acclaimed collaborations with Miles Davis.[2] This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2023) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Gil Evans Evans in 1978 Background information Birth name Gilmore Ian Ernest Green Born May 13, 1912 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Died March 20, 1988(1988-03-20) (aged 75) Cuernavaca, Mexico Genres Jazz cool jazz modal jazz… (Source: Wikipedia)
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